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Balancing Cream with AHA 10%

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Oily skin is caused by over-active sebaceous glands, which produce a substance called sebum, a naturally healthy skin lubricant. When the skin procedures excessive sebum, it becomes heavy and thick in texture.

Sebaceous glands are microscopic exocrine glands in the skin that secrete an oily or waxy matter, called seb...

Balancing Cream with AHA 10%

Oily skin is caused by over-active sebaceous glands, which produce a substance called sebum, a naturally healthy skin lubricant. When the skin procedures excessive sebum, it becomes heavy and thick in texture.

Sebaceous glands are microscopic exocrine glands in the skin that secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals. They occur in the greatest number on the face and scalp, but also on all parts of the skin except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The type of secretion of the sebaceous glands is referred to as holocrine. Several related medical conditions involve sebum – including acne, sebaceous cysts, hyperplasia, and sebaceous adenoma. These are usually attributable to overactive sebaceous glands, which produce excess sebum.

Oily skin is typified by shininess, blemishes and pimples. The oily skin type is not necessarily bad, since such skin is less prone to wrinkling, or other signs of aging, because the oil helps to keep needed moisture locked into the epidermis (outermost layer of skin).

In order to prevent oiliness, it is indicated to cleansing the skin, as this the best way to reduce oil. In addition, even oily skin can be dehydrated and requires moisturizer to stay healthy.